ORANGUTANS: Men of the Forest

Stop Baram Dam: Petitions List:Summary1) http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/STOP_BARAM_DAM_SAVE_SARAWAK_FOREST_AND_RIVER/2) http://forcechange.com/60805/denounce-construction-of-baram-river-dam-in-malaysia/The tropical Rainforests of the Malaysian state of Sarawak, Borneo, are one of the world's biodiversity centres. One hectare of forest in Borneo harbours more tree species than the whole of Europe. For centuries, Sarawak's native communities have sustainably used the Borneo Forest & its river systems for farming, fishing & hunting. The current Sarawak Gov.t is planning to build 12 hydroelectric dams, which would displace tens of thousands of people & flood large tracts of tropical Rainforest. The dams would mainly benefit a handful of Cos. linked to the Taib family, which controls Sarawak's construction sector & holds a state-wide cement monopoly. The proposed dams are in: 1. Baleh River, 2. Baram R., 3. Belaga R., 4. Belepeh R., 5. Lawas R., 6. Limbang R., 7. Linau R., 8. Metjawah R., 9. Murum R., 10. Tutoh R., 11. Ulu Air, 12. Batang Ai Extension. Poor & mostly uneducated indigenous people are being displaced, covered with the lies of 'development' & 'free utilities'. Many displaced Batang Ai & Bakun dwellers have not received their promises from the Gov.t, even as far as their human rights being denied. We are asking the Malaysian authorities to put a stop to the Sarawak dam plans immediately, since they would have drastic social & environmental consequences. Pls help us build up Int.l pressure against the Sarawak corruption dams. We must stop all this before Sarawak turns into the next Atlantis. Cecelia Agnes, MalaysiaVideo: Empowering the People of Sarawak

News:8 tribesmen arrested in Borneo dam protesthttp://news.mongabay.com/2013/1107-murum-dam-protest-arrests.html Nov. 7 2013 Malaysian authorities arrested 8 indigenous protestors in a crackdown on a long-running demonstration against a dam the tribesmen say will flood their homeland in Malaysian Borneo. According to a report from the AFP, police arrested 8 Penan protesters & dismantled barriers that had been blockading a road to the Murum dam site. The Penan are demanding greater compensation for being displaced by the $1.3 billion dam, which will flood 245 sq. kilometers of land. Cal M.http://www.care2.com/news/member/193692282/3669536

News:Indigenous groups expel workers, blockade another dam in Sarawakhttp://news.mongabay.com/2013/1105-baram-dam-blockade-denton.htmlHundreds of tribal people in Sarawak have started blockading a 2nd big hydroelectric dam project being built by a Gov.t which critics accuse of nepotism & corruption. Late last month around 200 native Kenyah, Kayan & Penan people chased away workers & set up a blockade on a road leading to the site of the proposed 1200 megawatt Baram dam. The dam, to be built on Sarawak’s 2nd-biggest river, wouldflood an area of 388 sq. kilometers incl. 32 villages that are home to an estim. 20,000 people, half of whom live permanently in the area. Cal M. http://www.care2.com/news/member/193692282/3668361

2) Pet.: Denounce Construction of Baram River Dam in Malaysiahttp://forcechange.com/60805/denounce-construction-of-baram-river-dam-in-malaysia/On the Island of Borneo, a plan to dam the Baram River to generate hydroelectric power is underway. This damwill devastate the local ecology & force the displacement of 20,000 natives indigenous to the region.The native displacement for the sake of industrial development stands in sharp contrast with the promises Gov.t officials & contractors make. This isn’t the 1st dam project which would displace thousands of natives. The Bakun Dam started construction in 1990s & saw the displacement & relocation of 10,000 natives. Given infertile land, substandard housing, the natives are fighting to find food, clean drinking water, & stave off diseases like tuberculosis & malaria. This displacement the Baram River natives are fearful of. Dam poses a serious threat to biodiversity in Sarawak. Borneo: 1 of the largest islands in the world, home to 1 of the oldest Rainforests, boasts 1 of the world’s most biologically diverse habitats & is home to many endangered species: the BorneoGibbon, Bornean BayCat, unique varieties of flora & fauna, & 1 of the world’s largest butterflies. Dam construction will seriously impact these species’ ecosystems, placing them at greater risk of extinction. This an environmental travesty, it will seriously impact Borneo’s ecotourism industry, on the native population & the environment. The short term benefits of increased revenue generated by hydroelectric power are seriously outweighed by the negative humanitarian & environmental impacts of the dam. Cher:http://www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/3540871

1)Petition:Stop Baram Dam & Save Sarawak Forest & Riverhttp://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/STOP_BARAM_DAM_SAVE_SARAWAK_FOREST_AND_RIVER/Created by: Cecelia A. LingThe tropical Rainforests of the Malaysian state of Sarawak on the Island of Borneo are one of the world's Biodiversity centres. 1 hectare of Forest in Borneo harbours more Tree Species than the whole of Europe. For centuries, Sarawak's native communities have sustainably used the Borneo Forest & its river systems for farming, fishing & hunting. But the current Sarawak Gov.t, under its extremely corrupt Chief Minster is planning to build 12 hydroelectric dams, which would displace tens of thousands of people & flood large tracts of Tropical Rainforest. The dams would mainly benefit a handful of companies linked to the Taib family, which controls Sarawak's construction sector & holds a state-wide cement monopoly Please help us build up International pressure against the Sarawak corruption dams!! Stop Baram Dam!! I signed with all my family Emails!!! Spread the word!! MichelaVideo:Save Sarawakhttp://www.indiegogo.com/SaveSarawak Cher:http://www.care2.com/news/member/100041282/3385844

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The tropical rainforests of the Malaysian state of Sarawak on the island of Borneo are one of the world's biodiversity centres. One hectare of forest in Borneo harbours more tree species than the whole of Europe. For centuries, Sarawak's native communities have sustainably used the Borneo forest and its river systems for farming, fishing and hunting.
The current Sarawak government under its extremely corrupt Chief Minster, Abdul Taib Mahmud, is planning to build twelve hydroelectric dams, which would displace tens of thousands of people and flood large tracts of tropical rainforest. The dams would mainly benefit a handful of companies linked to the Taib family, which controls Sarawak's construction sector and holds a state-wide cement monopoly.
The proposed dams are at the following locations (in alphabetical order)
1. Baleh River, Kapit Division
2. Baram River, Miri Division
3. Belaga River, Kapit Division
4. Belepeh Rivier, Kapit Division
5. Lawas River, Limbang Division
6. Limbang River, Limbang Division
7. Linau River, Miri Division
8. Metjawah River, Kapit Division
9. Murum River, Miri Division
10. Tutoh River, Miri Division
11. Ulu Air, Sri Aman/Betong Division
12. Batang Ai Extension, Sri Aman Division (extension of the present dam)
The Baram and Murum dams have started construction. The others coming soon. Poor and mostly uneducated indigenous people are being displaced, covered with the lies of 'development' and 'free utilities'. Many displaced Batang Ai and Bakun dwellers have not received their promises from the government, even as far as their human rights being denied.
We are asking the Malaysian authorities to put a stop to the Sarawak dam plans immediately, since they would have drastic social and environmental consequences.
Please help us build up international pressure against the Sarawak corruption dams.
We must stop all this before Sarawak turns into the next Atlantis.
Pls sign the petition and help us spread it to others. Thanks!!
http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/STOP_BARAM_DAM_SAVE_SARAWAK_FOREST_AND_RIVER/